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Paul Kennedy - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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a longitudinal analysis of emotional impact coping strategies and post traumatic Psychological Growth following spinal cord injury a 10 year review
British Journal of Health Psychology, 2007Co-Authors: Clair Pollard, Paul KennedyAbstract:Objectives. To review emotional impact, Psychological Growth and coping strategies in a sample of traumatic spinal cord injured people from 12 weeks post-injury to 10 years post-hospital discharge. Design. Longitudinal, multiple wave panel design. Methods. Eighty-seven people with traumatically acquired spinal cord injuries were assessed at 12 weeks post-injury and followed up 10 years later (43% of the original sample responded). The Beck Depression Inventory, the State Anxiety Inventory, the COPE Scale, the Functional Independence Measure and the Social Support Inventory were completed on both occasions. Results. Rates of anxiety and depression had changed little over the 10-year period. Two-thirds of the sample showed no signs or symptoms of depression. Coping strategies remained relatively stable over time, statistically significant regression models (coping strategies at week 12 post-injury) predicted one-third of the variance in depression at year 10. Rates of post-traumatic Psychological Growth were associated with higher levels of Psychological distress. Conclusion. These results suggest that many people living with spinal cord injury manage the consequences of their disability without significant levels of psychopathology. However, the coping strategies they employ remain critical in accounting for this adjustment. The relationship between post-traumatic Growth and Psychological well-being was found to be complex, raising many questions for future research.
Lawrence C Vogel - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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understanding post traumatic Growth following pediatric onset spinal cord injury the critical role of coping strategies for facilitating positive Psychological outcomes
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2015Co-Authors: Alicia M January, Kathy Zebracki, Kathleen M Chlan, Lawrence C VogelAbstract:Aim The aim of this study was to explore positive Psychological Growth in individuals who had sustained spinal cord injuries (SCIs) in childhood, and to identify factors correlating with such Growth. Method Data were drawn from ongoing research aimed at assessing the long-term outcomes of pediatric-onset SCIs in adults. Participants were assessed using measures of demographics, coping ability, post-traumatic Growth, life satisfaction, happiness, and mental health. The study sample included 161 adults with a mean age of 33 years and 2 months (SD 7y 3mo, range 19–50y). The participants had sustained SCIs between the ages of 7 years and 18 years (mean 14y 10mo, SD 2y 6mo) and were injured for an average of 17 years and 9 months (SD 7y 7mo, range 1–36y). Sixty-four percent of participants were male, 81% were white, 63% had tetraplegia, and 70% had complete injuries. Results The vast majority of participants (99%) recognized that at least one positive change had occurred in their life as a result of their SCI. Post-traumatic Growth was significantly associated with behavioral (r=0.29, p<0.001) and cognitive (r=0.39, p<0.001) coping strategies, as well as with increased life satisfaction (r=0.18, p=0.024) and happiness (r=0.27, p=0.001), but was unrelated to Psychological distress. Additional analyses indicated that post-traumatic Growth mediated effects of cognitive coping on happiness, but not on life satisfaction. Interpretation The majority of individuals with pediatric-onset SCIs experienced positive Psychological Growth. Coping strategies are crucial to this Growth process.
Sheina Orbell - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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outdoor recreational activity experiences improve Psychological wellbeing of military veterans with post traumatic stress disorder positive findings from a pilot study and a randomised controlled trial
PLOS ONE, 2020Co-Authors: Mark Wheeler, Nicholas R Cooper, Leanne Andrews, Jamie Hacker Hughes, Marie Juanchich, Tim Rakow, Sheina OrbellAbstract:Exposure to the natural environment is increasingly considered to benefit Psychological health. Recent reports in the literature also suggest that outdoor exposure that includes recreational pursuits such as surfing or fishing coupled with opportunities for social interaction with peers may be beneficial to Armed Forces Veterans experiencing Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Two studies were conducted to evaluate this possibility. In particular, these studies aimed to test the hypothesis that a brief group outdoor activity would decrease participants’ symptoms as assessed by established measures of PTSD, depression, anxiety and perceived stress, and increase participants’ sense of general social functioning and Psychological Growth. Experiment one employed a repeated measures design in which UK men and women military veterans with PTSD (N = 30) participated in a group outdoor activity (angling, equine care, or archery and falconry combined). Psychological measures were taken at 2 weeks prior, 2 weeks post, and at 4 month follow up. We obtained a significant within participant main effect indicating significant reduction in PTSD symptoms. Experiment two was a waitlist controlled randomised experiment employing an angling experience (N = 18) and 2 week follow up. In experiment 2 the predicted interaction of Group (Experimental vs. Waitlist Control) X Time (2 weeks pre vs. 2 weeks post) was obtained indicating that the experience resulted in significant reduction in PTSD symptoms relative to waitlist controls. The effect size was large. Additional analyses confirmed that the observed effects might also be considered clinically significant and reliable. In sum, peer outdoor experiences are beneficial and offer potential to complement existing provision for military veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Trial registration The authors confirm that all ongoing and related trials for this intervention are registered. The studies reported in this manuscript are registered as clinical trials at ISRCTN: Pilot ID– ISRCTN15325073 RCT ID– ISRCTN59395217
B S Von Ungernsternberg - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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resilience strategies to manage Psychological distress among healthcare workers during the covid 19 pandemic a narrative review
Anaesthesia, 2020Co-Authors: C Heath, Aine Sommerfield, B S Von UngernsternbergAbstract:The COVID-19 pandemic marks an extraordinary global public health crisis unseen in the last century, with its rapid spread worldwide and associated mortality burden. The longevity of the crisis and disruption to normality is unknown. With COVID-19 set to be a chronic health crisis, clinicians will be required to maintain a state of high alert for an extended period. The support received before and during an incident is likely to influence whether clinicians experience Psychological Growth or injury. An abundance of information is emerging on disease epidemiology, pathogenesis and infection control prevention. However, literature on interventions for supporting the Psychological well-being of healthcare workers during disease outbreaks is limited. This article summarises the available management strategies to increase resilience in healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. It focuses on self-care and organisational justice. It highlights various individual as well as organisational strategies. With the success of slowing disease spread in many countries to date, and reduced work-load due to limitations on elective surgery in many institutions, there is more time and opportunity to be pro-active in implementing measures to mitigate or minimise potential adverse Psychological effects and improve, restore and preserve the well-being of the workforce now and for years to come. The purpose of this review is to review available literature on strategies for minimising the Psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on clinicians and to identify pro-active holistic approaches which may be beneficial for healthcare workers both for the current crisis and into the future.
Alicia M January - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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understanding post traumatic Growth following pediatric onset spinal cord injury the critical role of coping strategies for facilitating positive Psychological outcomes
Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 2015Co-Authors: Alicia M January, Kathy Zebracki, Kathleen M Chlan, Lawrence C VogelAbstract:Aim The aim of this study was to explore positive Psychological Growth in individuals who had sustained spinal cord injuries (SCIs) in childhood, and to identify factors correlating with such Growth. Method Data were drawn from ongoing research aimed at assessing the long-term outcomes of pediatric-onset SCIs in adults. Participants were assessed using measures of demographics, coping ability, post-traumatic Growth, life satisfaction, happiness, and mental health. The study sample included 161 adults with a mean age of 33 years and 2 months (SD 7y 3mo, range 19–50y). The participants had sustained SCIs between the ages of 7 years and 18 years (mean 14y 10mo, SD 2y 6mo) and were injured for an average of 17 years and 9 months (SD 7y 7mo, range 1–36y). Sixty-four percent of participants were male, 81% were white, 63% had tetraplegia, and 70% had complete injuries. Results The vast majority of participants (99%) recognized that at least one positive change had occurred in their life as a result of their SCI. Post-traumatic Growth was significantly associated with behavioral (r=0.29, p<0.001) and cognitive (r=0.39, p<0.001) coping strategies, as well as with increased life satisfaction (r=0.18, p=0.024) and happiness (r=0.27, p=0.001), but was unrelated to Psychological distress. Additional analyses indicated that post-traumatic Growth mediated effects of cognitive coping on happiness, but not on life satisfaction. Interpretation The majority of individuals with pediatric-onset SCIs experienced positive Psychological Growth. Coping strategies are crucial to this Growth process.
